Research
Ash Williams: Passive Investing’s Use Is an ‘Illusion’ That’s Now Dispelled
It’s a creature of another time, and active management is needed for today’s challenges, the investment legend argues.
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Newsmakers
Walter Kress Receives CIO’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award
EY’s CIO, a connector and a generous collaborator, to be honored during awards night at Chelsea Piers.
Manager Selection
How Ash Williams Aims to Help JPM in His New Job
The former Florida SBA chief will give the bank his strategic counsel and serve as a public face in these challenging times.
Manager Selection
Why JPM Has Hired Ash Williams, CIO Extraordinaire
After leaving Florida SBA six months ago, the celebrated asset allocator lends his expertise to Wall Street.
Breaking News: Interim CIO Announced at FL SBA
As Ash Williams plans to retire in 9 days, Florida announces interim.
Corporate Moves
CIO EXCLUSIVE Ashbel “Ash” Williams, CIO of Florida SBA, to Retire in September
In addition to its chief investment officer retiring, 20% of the investment staff members at the fund could retire within the year.
Asset Allocation
Health Care, Enterprise Tech, and Other Tips for China from Allocators
Savvy knowledge of Beijing’s capital markets is in higher demand than ever before, as investment chiefs discussed at the 2021 CIO Symposium.
Market Moves
Banks Still Are Too Weak and Risky, Kashkari Says
Minneapolis Fed head, decrying two bailouts in 12 years, says lenders need more equity capital to buffer against tough times.
Will Climate Change’s Rising Seas Drown Real Estate, Insurance?
Investments in them could end up in Davy Jones’ locker if the ocean swallows the coastlines.
CIO Roundtable (Part 3): The Coronavirus’ Chain Reaction on Asset Allocation, Modern Society, and Portfolio Performance
Chief investment officers discuss their approaches in keeping their asset allocation strategies distinct when asset performance is out of control.
CIO Roundtable (Part 2): Alternative Investment Performance in an Alternative Environment
Chief investment officers from leading institutions share their insights on alternative asset dynamics stimulated by the coronavirus pandemic.
CIO Roundtable (Part 1): How Top Asset Allocators are Dealing with Today’s Volatile Market
Asset allocators from the most prominent US institutions offer wisdom and advice to the industry and discuss the pandemic’s effects on their funds.
What’s the Answer to Low Returns for Pension Programs? Alts
Funds that favor alts are doing well, as some plans show. Quite well.
Ash Williams Named CIO of the Year at Innovation Awards Gala
Robin Diamonte receives Lifetime Achievement Award as enthusiastic crowd of 340, including 113 asset owners, applauds the prowess of vibrant leaders.
Corporate Moves
Council of Institutional Investors Chooses Next Executive Director
Amy Borrus deemed a “highly regarded leader on corporate governance” by CIO Ash Williams.